&ensp; What are the options for medical repatriation?

Once a patient is medically fit to travel , SkyCare offers a range of repatriation services to ensure a safe and clinically managed journey home. Services can be arranged individually or combined to suit the patient’s specific medical needs. We provide: Private air ambulance repatriation for critical, non-critical, paediatric and neonatal patients — with three levels of care tailored to individual clinical requirements. Commercial flight repatriation with a medical escort or stretcher service , where appropriate and airline-approved. Long distance ambulance transport within Europe, to or from the UK . Whatever your situation, SkyCare will match the safest transport option to the patient’s needs — quickly, discreetly, and with full medical oversight.

Air Ambulance, Medevac & Medical Repatriation from Austria and the UK

Q: &ensp; How quickly can a SkyCare air ambulance reach Austria?

SkyCare can typically arrange air ambulance repatriation from Austria to the UK within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the patient’s condition, medical clearance, and aircraft availability. Flight times from Austria to the UK are usually under 2 hours , and most missions are completed the same day — often within 12 to 24 hours of confirmation. We support British citizens, expats, and travellers needing urgent return from Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz or ski regions such as St. Anton, Ischgl, Kitzbühel, and Zell am See . Whether the patient is in a hospital, recovering in a resort, or stranded in a remote alpine location, our air ambulance teams ensure a safe, fast, and fully coordinated journey home to the UK. Wherever your loved one is located in Austria, SkyCare will organise a secure, medically supervised return to the UK or another European destination — with bedside-to-bedside care and full clinical oversight throughout the mission.

Urgent medical flights, medevac (medivac) and air ambulance services from Vienna and the UK

Urgent Medevac & Medical Repatriation Services from Austria

SkyCare provides urgent medical evacuation from Austria to the UK, including private air ambulance, escorted medical flights, and international stretcher repatriation on commercial airlines. Our 24/7 service supports families, embassies, insurers, and private hospitals across Austria — including Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, and Linz. We also regularly assist winter travellers from ski resorts such as St. Anton, Ischgl, and Kitzbühel.

Whether the patient is in a major Austrian hospital or recovering from injury in a ski resort or rehabilitation centre, we can help. Our experienced UK-based repatriation team is available around the clock to assist travellers, embassy staff, and long-term residents in arranging safe, rapid medical evacuation from Austria to the UK — often within 24 to 48 hours.

With bilingual coordination and British clinical oversight, we handle every aspect — from intensive care air ambulance flights and emergency medevac operations to bed-to-bed transfers with qualified nurse or paramedic escorts. We also manage medical documentation, international flight clearances, and hospital coordination on both ends.

We work directly with private clinics, leading hospitals, embassies, and luxury alpine resorts across Austria to safely collect and repatriate patients. All medical repatriation from Austria to the UK is fully tailored to the patient’s condition, location, and urgency — from post-surgery recovery to acute trauma from skiing accidents.

See our pricing or read our Austria FAQ.

Popular Airports

Innsbruck Airport (INN)

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Salzburg Airport (SZG)

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Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)

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Vienna International Airport (VIE)

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Graz Airport (GRZ)

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^*Flight time from Biggin Hill Airport

Frequently Asked Questions – Air Ambulance Austria

SkyCare can typically arrange air ambulance repatriation from Austria to the UK within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the patient’s condition, medical clearance, and aircraft availability. Flight times from Austria to the UK are usually under 2 hours, and most missions are completed the same day — often within 12 to 24 hours of confirmation.

We support British citizens, expats, and travellers needing urgent return from Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz or ski regions such as St. Anton, Ischgl, Kitzbühel, and Zell am See. Whether the patient is in a hospital, recovering in a resort, or stranded in a remote alpine location, our air ambulance teams ensure a safe, fast, and fully coordinated journey home to the UK.

Wherever your loved one is located in Austria, SkyCare will organise a secure, medically supervised return to the UK or another European destination — with bedside-to-bedside care and full clinical oversight throughout the mission.

If your loved one is hospitalised in Austria without family nearby, it’s often best to bring them home as soon as they’re medically stable. This is especially true for skiing injuries or trauma cases, where continuity of care and support in the UK can make a significant difference.

Once surgery or treatment has taken place, you may be able to begin repatriation planning. To understand when it’s safe to fly, read our guide on flying after surgery.

If the patient is insured, the first step should always be to contact the insurance provider. However, many families choose to self-fund repatriation because insurance decisions can be delayed. In these cases, SkyCare can often arrange a dedicated air ambulance within 24 hours.

Please note: if you instruct us directly, the cost will need to be paid by you — and you may be able to recover some or all of it from the insurer later. We’re happy to support with documentation if required.

Commercial medical escort flights are also available but can take longer to coordinate due to airline clearance, seat configuration (e.g. stretcher or extra space), and availability.

If your loved one is hospitalised abroad without nearby family support, bringing them home to Ireland once medically stable is often the best option. This is especially true following accidents, illness, or trauma, when recovery is safer and more comfortable in a familiar environment.

Once doctors confirm the patient is stable, repatriation can typically proceed. To understand what makes someone fit to fly, see our quick guide.

If the patient is insured, families should contact the insurer first. However, many choose to self-fund medical repatriation to Ireland to avoid delays or claim restrictions. In these cases, SkyCare can often arrange a dedicated air ambulance to Ireland within 24 to 48 hours, depending on medical readiness and aircraft availability.

Commercial medical escort and stretcher flights are also available for stable patients, although these may take longer to organise due to airline logistics and clearance requirements.

What Factors Influence the Cost?

The cost of an air ambulance from Austria to the UK depends on several factors — including the patient’s medical condition, departure location, required clinical support, and aircraft availability.

As a guide, prices for a dedicated air ambulance to London typically start from £14,000. This is a base price and does not include specialist ICU staff or ground ambulance transfers, which are quoted separately based on clinical need and logistics.

We operate from key airports including Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and ski region airfields such as Zell am See or Klagenfurt. Ground ambulance costs — particularly during ski season — may be higher in resort areas where private providers support seasonal demand.

To receive a personalised quote, contact our team or request a quote online.

Once a patient is medically fit to travel, SkyCare offers a range of repatriation services to ensure a safe and clinically managed journey home. Services can be arranged individually or combined to suit the patient’s specific medical needs.

We provide:

Private air ambulance repatriation for critical, non-critical, paediatric and neonatal patients — with three levels of care tailored to individual clinical requirements.
Commercial flight repatriation with a medical escort or stretcher service, where appropriate and airline-approved.
Long distance ambulance transport within Europe, to or from the UK.

Whatever your situation, SkyCare will match the safest transport option to the patient’s needs — quickly, discreetly, and with full medical oversight.

Yes — our UK-based clinical team works directly with leading London private hospitals and NHS facilities to match each case to the right consultant and care pathway. We can arrange admission, liaise with your receiving medical team, and ensure continuity of treatment from departure to arrival.

If the patient has a specific condition or injury — such as orthopaedic trauma, cardiac issues, or a neurological diagnosis — we’ll identify a suitable specialist and coordinate admission into the most appropriate private hospital. You don’t need to research or make calls — our clinical team will do the hard work for you.

Your journey is clinically overseen at every stage. We handle all arrangements for a complete bed-to-bed medical transfer from abroad to the UK.

Need Immediate Air Ambulance or Medical Repatriation to Austria?

SkyCare provides private air ambulance, commercial medical escort, and ground ambulance services from Austria to the UK, available 24/7. Whether you’re supporting a loved one, managing a case for a client, or urgently need expert advice — our experienced medical team is here to help.

We offer full bed-to-bed medical repatriation — from air ambulance transfers for patients requiring clinical monitoring, to escorted commercial flights for stable travellers, and ground ambulance support across Austria and neighbouring countries.

We regularly assist British nationals injured in Austrian ski resorts, including those recovering from fractures, head injuries, or surgery after skiing accidents. Read our guide to ski-related medical repatriation.

We respond within minutes — and manage every detail with clarity, compassion, and clinical precision.

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